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BBQ Pulled Pork served and ready to eat

BBQ Pulled Pork

Pork shoulder slow-cooked until it shreds, coated in a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce — perfect in buns.

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15 minPrep
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4 hrCook
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6Serves
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Ingredients

  • 1.5kg pork shoulder
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • 250ml stock
  • For the sauce: 200ml ketchup, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire, 1 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Rub the pork all over with the sugar and spices.
  2. Place in a deep dish with the stock, cover tightly and cook at 150C for 4 hours until it shreds easily.
  3. Simmer the sauce ingredients together for 5 minutes.
  4. Shred the pork with two forks and toss with the sauce.
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Tara’s tips

  • Low and slow is the only way — the collagen needs time to break down.
  • Save some cooking juices to keep the meat moist.

Serving suggestions

  • Pile into soft buns with coleslaw.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 4 days; freezes brilliantly.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Slow cooker?

Yes — 8 hours on low works perfectly.

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